5 Christmas takeaways for the perfect Yuletide party

With so many restaurants offering sumptuous Christmas goodies, celebrating the festive season with friends and family don’t have to end up being a sweat fest in the kitchen. From turkeys with fancy stuffings to whole honey baked hams and champagne spiked log cakes, the options are unlimited. Just put in your order ahead of time, kick back and enjoy the evening with friends and family to the fullest. Here are 5 Christmas takeouts to choose from.

Pan Pacific Singapore

Pan Pacific Singapore offers an array of traditional Christmas roasts ranging from its Traditional Roasted Turkey with Cornbread, Sausage and Apple and Pecan Stuffing (4-5kg, $158) to the signature honey glazed ham with cinnamom and pear chutney (2kg, $128). If you want something different from the typical turkey, give the hotel’s other bestseller, the Roasted Beef Rib Eye with Fresh Herbs and Truffle Sauce ($158) a try. At 2.5kg, the roast beef is great for smaller parties of 4-6 people. If that’s too heavy, there’s also a healthier version of the baked ham, the healthy coconut, honey and cinnamon baked ham (2kg, $158).

For desserts, try the hotel’s new log cake flavour, Fresh Calamansi Log Cake with Coconut Crémeux and Pandan Sponge (1kg, $68). The fresh, citrusy lime notes will make a nice pairing with the heavy Christmas meal.

Place your orders here from 15 November 2016. Purchases may be collected from 18 November to 25 December 2016 at Pan Pacific Singapore, Pacific Marketplace between 11:30am and 9:00pm

Pan Pacific Singapore

Pacific Marketplace

7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, Singapore 039595

Tel: 6826 8240

Goodwood Park Hotel

If you’re a fan ofGoodwood Park’s durian pastries, then the Mao Shan Wang durian Christmas log cake ($62 for 500g) is a must for your year end celebration. Packed with creamy Mao Shan Wang durian goodness within layers of vanilla sponge, this treat is bound to excite all durian lovers.

For turkey, try Goodwood Park’s new creation, Wu Xi turkey ($218 for 8 to 10 persons). Created by Executive Chef Foo Jong Kwang, the juicy and tender Asian-inspired turkey is the result of braising with red yeast rice, red dates and a secret blend of spices for up to two hours. The turkey is served with Shanghai-style vegetable fried rice studded with dried shrimps and goes really well with its homemade chilli sauce.

Place your order here from 1-26 December. Last order: noon, 19 December

Goodwood Park Hotel

The Deli

22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221

Tel: 6737 7411

Mandarin Orchard Singapore

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We couldn’t help but notice Mandarin Orchard’s offering of Roasted Berkshire Pork Rack with Yuzu Himalayan Salt Crust this Christmas (3kg, $230). You can just imagine how this lovely pairing of salty and bright citrus flavours would turn out. For a twist on local flavours , you can also try the roasted duck with Chinese herbs (2kg, $85) – we’re sure the in-laws will approve.

Hotel Fort Canning

Crowd pleaser salted egg yolk has made its way into our favourite tze char dishes, potato chips and even croissants – so you know it’s only a matter of time before they are paired with Christmas turkeys. This year, Fort Canning Hotel has come up with 2 of our all-time Asian favourites — salted egg-yolk turkey and tom yum turkey ($138-$148+++). The turkeys are marinated for 12 hours to produce a flavoursome and succulent treat.

Raffles Hotel

Jazz up your Christmas soiree with a champagne log cake (1kg, $68), alongside a traditional roasted whole turkey with apple and cashew stuffing ($238) from Raffles Hotel. At 6.5-7.5kg, the turkey is generous enough to feed 10-12 people – great for large gatherings with friends. Make sure you save the leftovers for sandwiches the next day.

Place your order here. Pick up from 1st to 24th December, 11.30 AM to 7 PM

Advance order of 3 days is required for the whole roasted turkey

Raffles Hotel

Ah Teng’s Bakery

‎1 Beach Road, Singapore 18967

Tel: 6412 1100

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